Ormiston Academies Trust
Evening Cleaner EDV/2026/OSSMA/69393
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About This Role
Work where it matters most. Achieve what matters more.
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy we are seeking a hardworking and reliable Evening Cleaner to join our dedicated premises team.
Working Weeks
43 weeks per year (39 weeks school time including inset days & 20 days during school holidays)
Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 15:30 – 18:30
- Wednesday: 14:30 – 17:30 Total: 3 hours per day, 15 hours per week
Role Purpose
The successfully appointed Evening Cleaner will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Carrying out cleaning tasks throughout the Academy, including deep cleaning during holiday periods
- Maintaining health and safety standards and reporting any concerns
- Handling cleaning chemicals safely and in line with COSHH requirements
- Following all ** Academy policies and procedures**
The Successful Candidate Will
- Be a dedicated team player who builds strong relationships with colleagues
- Be flexible and able to adapt to changing demands
- Be motivated, resilient, and reflective with a positive attitude
- Be punctual and reliable
- Take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Have an understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices
- Be willing to undertake relevant training
- Be trustworthy and maintain strict confidentiality regarding school-related matters
- Be able to manage time effectively
- Work independently using initiative, while also contributing as part of a team
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Why Work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to:
- Provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child
- Ensure our impact is achieved through the people and teams in our Trust
If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston Academy Benefits Include:
- Building on legacy as part of one of the longest-standing Trusts, created to empower children and young people
- A nationally recognised impact on disadvantaged children’s learning and development
- Community belonging – part of a supportive and ambitious network of educators
- Comprehensive professional development programs and flexible working arrangements
- Generous career growth with extensive training opportunities
What Makes Ormiston Special?
✔ Exciting support from an experienced team ✔ Friendly staff and motivated students ✔ Innovative approaches to lowering workload and improving wellbeing and work-life balance ✔ Generous wellbeing support, including:
- Private health insurance
- Retail discounts
- Emotional support services
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles
- Annual wellbeing day (1 day off within term time) ✔ An empowered workforce encouraged to contribute to improving the Academy
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Please view our recruitment video for an insight into our Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy: OSSMA Recruitment Video For further details, contact Dani Silk (HR Officer) by email at HR@ossma.co.uk.
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if an adequate number of suitable applications are received.
Safeguarding and Diversity Statement:
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our institution embraces equality of opportunity and diversity.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for all applicants.
Suitability Checks
All appointments are contingent upon passing standard suitability checks, which include:
- Identity verification
- Right to Work confirmation
- Qualifications confirmation
- Online searches
- Prohibition checks
- Two references
- Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check)
Disclosure Act Notice
The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Guidance on declaring convictions can be found here
Key Policies
All academy policies can be found here: Policies_FAQ_Page
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